Park Forest, Ill. — Matanky Realty Group has negotiated the sale of a 102,647-square-foot shopping center located at 80-138 S. Orchard Drive in Park Forest, south of Chicago. Freedom Development Group purchased the three-building property for an undisclosed price. The Family Dollar-anchored center includes a grocery store and auto repair center. The buyer was attracted to the site due to its location within a federal Opportunity Zone, according to Matanky. Terri Cox and Don Wagener of Matanky brokered the transaction.

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